Fluidic systems and methods for the manufacture of nanoparticles

A system comprising:

• a first fluidic device comprising:
• a channel constructed of at least two runs fluidly connected in series by a bend;
• a first inlet fluidly connected to a first end of the channel,
• an outlet fluidly connected to a second end of the channel,
• a second inlet fluidly connected to the channel between the first inlet and the outlet, and
• a third inlet fluidly connected to the channel between the second inlet and the outlet, wherein:
• the channel has a diameter between 0.1 mm and 10 mm, and
• at least one run comprises an additional bend positioned therein;
• and
• a second fluidic device, wherein:
• the first fluidic device and the second fluidic device are connected in series by a union.

A method of synthesizing metal nanoparticles, the method comprising:

• mixing a metal precursor with a stabilizing ligand in a first zone of a first fluidic device to form a first mixture;
• and
• combining the first mixture with a reductant in a second zone of the first fluidic device to form a second mixture, wherein:
• the metal nanoparticles form in the second zone, and
• the first fluidic device comprises:
• a channel constructed of at least two runs fluidly connected in series by a bend;
• a first inlet fluidly connected to a first end of the channel,
• an outlet fluidly connected to a second end of the channel,
• a second inlet fluidly connected to the channel between the first inlet and the outlet, and
• a third inlet fluidly connected to the channel between the second inlet and the outlet, wherein:
• the channel has a diameter between 0.1 mm and 10 mm, and
• at least one run comprises an additional bend positioned in the run.